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Post by mykturk on Feb 23, 2009 22:10:52 GMT -6
Sure, airbrushs are great, but man I hate cleaning the thing, especially metallics.
So, I'm wondering if there is a good quality, GOOD LOOKING, satin or flat "aluminum" paint in spray form. And it'd be nice it it could stand up to even minor handeling too. I shot several parts for the "Stinger 'Cuda" engine with some Testors flat aluminum through the airbrush and once dry, it rubbed off raised edges with little (none really, tried not to frankly) effort. So, what are you guys using when you want that "raw cast aluminum" look?
Is there a handy answer? The closest real hobby shop is a good 40 miles, one way...
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Post by rmerdcars on Feb 23, 2009 22:28:59 GMT -6
Krylon dull aluminum is what ive always used on my drag kits ! dries quick and does not rub off ive always had good luck with it .make sure its the old style tip though those new fan sprayers suck and the paint is different also ,have to get it from a jobber though ,no longer available from walmarts
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Post by RatRod on Feb 23, 2009 23:25:04 GMT -6
Mike, I have been using Testors metalizer aluminum plate in a can on lots of projects, and it's easy too. No primer is needed, and it buffs out nicely too. I use several coats, and never use sealer as it ruins the true metal look. One drawback to the stuff, is it can make some parts brittle, and cause them to break, mainly small parts. I use Alclad as well, but the Testors is way easier. Here's a 1/8 Triumph I did last year using Testors aluminum metalizer on all the engine parts, some were polished, others were left as is, nothing rubbed off, and the end results were awesome.  
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Post by ironheadchopper on Feb 24, 2009 6:06:36 GMT -6
That Triumph rocks! I have used Dupli color high performance wheel coating silver, sold at advance auto.It makes a nice base for candy paint jobs. It may have to much metallic for you though.
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Post by gwangiboy on Feb 24, 2009 8:40:52 GMT -6
If the parts are already chromed, try spraying Testors Model Master Flat Clear (or Lusterless, I think is what the can says) over them.
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Post by Tory on Feb 24, 2009 13:42:19 GMT -6
You can't beat Krylon Dull Alluminum for duplicating raw cast aluminum. It goes on smooth, dries fast and stands up to lots of handling. And one can will last you almost forever.
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Post by mykturk on Feb 24, 2009 14:37:35 GMT -6
Well that's two votes for Krylon dull aluminum. Anyone know what finer retail locations would carry said product? I've found Krylon satin nickle, but it looks like a heavy pearl white rather than metal... Seems the krylon selection is dwindeling...
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Post by gwangiboy on Feb 24, 2009 15:21:24 GMT -6
Hobby Lobby has a 30% off coupon for Krylon spray paints this week, but I've never checked their paint selection to see if Dull Aluminum is sold there.
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Post by mykturk on Feb 24, 2009 17:55:27 GMT -6
I want to be sure I have the same product identified, we're talking Krylon 1403 dull aluminum, correct?
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